President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasized the Commonwealth’s role in biodiversity conservation, urging member states to move from verbal commitments to tangible actions. He referenced Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy as a model for integrating environmental financing with conservation. Practical steps, including plans for an investment and finance forum in London, have been agreed upon. The Commonwealth Nature Initiative launched with an initial pledge of US$202.2 million to support countries in meeting global biodiversity targets.
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